Wolsey's domestic policy (justice)
- Created by: Abigail Woosey
- Created on: 03-04-13 17:24
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- Justice
- Appointment as lord chancellor in 1515
- He was active in both star chamber and court of chancey
- he presided over many cases in person
- Wolsey sometimes used the courts to further his own position and carry out personal vendettas
- Sir Amyas Paulet
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- He was active in both star chamber and court of chancey
- Anyone was able to bring their case to star chamber
- it dealt with over 120 cases per year
- he enjoyed championing the cause of poorer litigents
- it dealt with over 120 cases per year
- He promoted civil law over common law
- Civil law was seen as more progressive, common law was outdated
- Wolsey created further resentment through his work in star chamber
- He sent nobles to prison
- Wolsey's acheievements did not outlast him.
- He failed to carry out any lasting institutional reform.
- Appointment as lord chancellor in 1515
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